Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nieuwenhuisii
ID:
389732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton ex Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 302 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389064

Common Names

  • Acranthera nieuwenhuisii
  • Nieuwenhuisii Acranthera
  • Nieuwenhuisii Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera nieuwenhuisii (also called Acranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 2 m tall, with a stem up to 0.5 m in diameter. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera nieuwenhuisii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acranthera nieuwenhuisii is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera nieuwenhuisii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Acranthera nieuwenhuisii

Acranthera nieuwenhuisii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Acranthera nieuwenhuisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera nieuwenhuisii?

Acranthera nieuwenhuisii

What is the common name of Acranthera nieuwenhuisii?

Nieuwenhuisii Acranthera

What is the natural habitat of Acranthera nieuwenhuisii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2398: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.